Sun-Protective Clothing for Kids

IF YOU'RE TAKING kids to the beach this summer, consider sun protection that won't wash off in the waves. Clothing is the most effective way to shield skin from UV rays, says Jennifer Linder, a dermatologist and spokesperson for the Skin Cancer Foundation. These duds are designed to offer the equivalent of at least SPF 50 (a white T-shirt is about SPF 5). Just remember to apply sunblock to exposed faces, hands and toes.

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